TRUCK ASSEMBLY FOR A SKATEBOARD, WHEELED PLATFORM, OR VEHICLE

• US 20100090424A1
• Filed: 12/15/2009
• Published: 04/15/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 06/21/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Jeffrey E. Cole
• Original Assignee: Jeffrey E. Cole
• Inventors: Cole, Jeffrey E.
• Application Number:
  US12/638,053
• Publication Number:
  US 20100090424A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 280/11.27
• CPC Class Codes: A63C 17/01 Skateboards A63C17/02 - A63C17/28 take precedence; rolling devices on skis A63C5/035
• CPC Class Codes: A63C 17/12 with driving mechanisms

Abstract

An assembly for a wheeled platform includes a platform element adapted to be attachable to a platform and a housing adapted to receive the platform element, wherein a change in a contact point of the platform element relative to the housing results in a turning response of the wheeled platform.

Claims

1. An assembly for a wheeled platform comprising:

a platform element adapted to be attachable to a platform;

a housing adapted to receive the platform element; and

wherein a change in a contact point of the platform element relative to the housing results in a turning response of a wheeled platform.

2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the housing has openings configured to receive the platform element.

3. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising one or more bearings configured to reduce friction between the platform element and the housing.

4. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the housing has one or more axle extensions, wherein each axle extension is configured to receive one or more wheels.

5. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a mechanism configured to convert motion of the platform element relative to the housing into energy to propel a wheeled platform.

6. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising at least one sensor configured to sense motion of the platform element relative to the housing.

7. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising one or more energy sources, wherein the one or more energy sources are selected from the following group;

a human, an electric motor, an internal combustion engine, an accumulated pressure-hydraulic or pneumatic motor, a fluid powered motor, a wind powered motor, or a hybrid combination.

8. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises at least one hydraulic cylinder, the at least one hydraulic cylinder comprising at least two chambers, wherein each of the at least two chambers are in fluid communication with the other.

9. The assembly of claim 8, wherein the platform element is a double-ended-piston-rod hydraulic cylinder.

10. The assembly of claim 8, wherein the housing comprises at least one pneumatic cylinder, the at least one pneumatic cylinder comprising at least two chambers, wherein each of the chambers are in communication with the other chamber.

11. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the platform element is configured to engage the housing and propel a wheeled platform.

12. An assembly for a wheeled platform comprising:

a platform element adapted to be attachable to a platform;

a housing adapted to receive the platform element; and

wherein a change in a contact point of the platform element relative to the housing results in a propulsion of the wheeled platform.

13. The assembly of claim 12, further comprising a means of structurally mounting the housing to the platform.

14. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the means for structurally mounting the housing to the platform comprises:

a base plate adapted to be attachable to the platform;

a pivot member attachable to the housing, wherein the housing has at least one an axle extending from the housing and configured to receive a wheel; and

an axial pivot pin, wherein the pivot member rotates around the axial pivot pin in response to movement of the platform.

15. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the housing has openings configured to receive the platform element.

16. The assembly of claim 12, further comprising one or more bearings configured to reduce friction between the platform element and the housing.

17. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the housing has one or more axle extensions, wherein each axle extension is configured to receive one or more wheels.

18. The assembly of claim 12, further comprising a mechanism configured to convert motion of the platform element relative to the housing into energy to propel a wheeled platform.

19. The assembly of claim 12, further comprising at least one sensor configured to sense motion of the platform element relative to the housing.

20. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the propulsion of the wheeled platform is a delayed response.

21. A truck assembly for a skateboard comprising:

a platform element adapted to be attachable to a skateboard deck;

a housing adapted to receive the platform element;

an axle extending from the housing and configured to receive a wheel; and

wherein a change in a change of a contact point of the platform element relative to the housing results in a turning response of a wheeled platform.

22. The assembly of claim 21, wherein the housing comprises at least one hydraulic cylinder, the at least one hydraulic cylinder comprising at least two chambers, wherein each of the at least two chambers are in fluid communication with the other.

23. The assembly of claim 22, wherein the platform element is a double-ended-piston-rod hydraulic cylinder.

24. A skateboard comprising:

a skateboard deck;

a pair of truck assemblies comprising;

a platform element adapted to be attachable to the skateboard deck;

a housing adapted to receive the platform element, wherein a change in a contact point of the platform element relative to the housing results in a turning response of a wheeled platform; and

an axle extending from the housing and configured to receive a wheel; and

a plurality of wheels attached to the axles extending from the housing.

25. A truck assembly for a wheeled platform comprising:

a base plate adapted to be attachable to a platform;

a pivot member comprising a housing having at least one an axle extending from the housing and configured to receive a wheel;

an axial pivot pin, wherein the pivot member rotates around the axial pivot pin in response to movement of the platform; and

a platform element adapted to be attachable to the platform, wherein the platform element is adapted to engage a mechanism configured to convert motion of the platform element relative to the pivot pin into energy to propel a wheeled platform.

26. An assembly for a wheeled platform comprising:

a platform element adapted to be attachable to a platform;

a housing adapted to receive the platform element; and

wherein a change in a contact point of the platform element relative to the housing generates a source of energy to power an apparatus attachable to the wheeled platform.

27. The assembly of claim 26, further comprising a means of structurally mounting the housing to the wheeled platform.